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Bacteriophages: Biology and Applications Elizabeth Kutter, Alexander Sulakvelidze
Publisher: CRC Press

Based on Lu's graduate school research at MIT, the assay uses biological particles called bacteriophages, or phages, which only target bacteria. Journal of Infection 36:5–15. Bacteriophages were discovered in 1915 and have been used for controlling human pathogens for many years. Jan 15, 2013 - Bacteriophages show promise as antimicrobial agents. Phages and their application against drug-resistant bacteria. The tools used were quite simple because nature provided the design for this bacteriophage. May 14, 2014 - I tend to think of viruses as biological “apps” — small software programs. Although several factors affect the effectiveness of phage treatment (temperature, humidity, phage attachment to bacterial cells) the application to raw meat to control spoilage microorganisms and extend shelf life of meat products has been reported to be successful. Jul 18, 2013 - However, after the discovery of penicillin and other antibiotics the research into the use of phages was abandoned in the West but its application continues in Eastern Europe, particularly in Georgia. Mar 11, 2014 - The biological control, by bacteriophages, in raw animal by-products has not been studied. Dec 12, 2012 - While infection of bacteria used in the fermentation industry can be very problematic and result in financial losses, in other scenarios, phage infection of bacteria can be exploited for industrial and/or medical applications. Bacteria for quick detection, with the ability to detect only a few bacteria.